Rhyme n Reason 5

Whats good people........Rhyme n Reason 5 is here.....Last week it was Nas "I Can" and this week I went with Sizzla Konlaji again. Sizzla is a well known reggae artist from Jamaica. He is not related to Bob Marley but its easy to see he is one of Bob Marleys off spring musically. I use him in Rhyme n Reason 2 with is song "Give Me A Try." (Scroll down to Rhyme n Reason 2 if u didnt check it out.) But i chose him again because this song "Rise to the Occasion" says everything we need to be thinkin right now. Before i go any further check it out Sizzla Konlaji "RISE TO THE OCCASION."

Woooo Weeee Luv this song. Gets me pumped everytime i hear it. As u can see this video is not a million dollar video or a hundred thousand for that matter. Matter of fact, Im sure it cost less than ten thosuand to make and the camera is probally the most expensive part. But hey the message is priceless. I mean listen to the lyrics. He says " Rise to the occasion look at yourself and say u strong, no one could stop u, Rise to the occassion go ahead u kno ur strong, no one could stop u, its for u to make the best in life, kno that u got the chance, get up n step towards ur goals its alright, fulfill ur needs n wants.....Come on people, Now thats lyrics. No metaphors or similes but oh so strong......Im not gonna lie, this is one of the songs i listen to everyday that keeps my blood flowing. It keeps me wanting to try n try n try. But the reason i chose this song this week is because of its message. As we all kno this past week on 1/20/09 the United States of America swore in its president elect Barack Obama. We all watched and witnessed history. We also kno how the last president left the country in a bad state and Barack Obama brings hope to the table. But here's the reality. Obama already did what he came to do which is inspire. Of course he as to do his job as president and try to make things better as a country as well as world wide but his message is aready sent. Which to me is simply u could make it if u try. Do not look for Obama to change ur life and the direction ur life is going. He can only make the road better for u to walk on but u still got to walk. With that being said we must Rise to the occasion. We as individuals must do our parts too. I truly believe this world will only get better if we as a people get better. If ur black, white, yellow, pink, blue, gay, straight, in between, young, old, please kno that u got the chance. Its up to u to make the best of life. Get up n step towards ur goals its alright, fulfill ur needs n wants.
Overall this song gets 3 thumbs up from me. The lyrics is sharp. The beat is tremedous. The message jus puts the icing on the cake. It dont get no realer. I kno reggae is some time hard to make out because of the broken english so i posted the lyrics for u to check out.

Rise to the occassion,look at yourself den say yuh strong,
no-one can stop yuh, oh yeah
Rise to the occassion, go ahead yuh know yuh strong, no-one can stop yuh

Chorus It's for you to make the best in life, know that you got the chance
Get up & step towards your goal, it's all right, fulfil your needs & wants
You to make the best in life, know that you got the chance
Get up & step towards your goal, it's all right

Verse 1 Yeah yeah
Some people read & meditate, others move scantier
Some people are conscious about life, others are still panting, ya
Some people like strong drinks cold, like champagne & brandy, ya
Babies like ice-cream, & cake, and can-, candy, ya
I love herbs & girls, good words, roots, I'm Ashanti, ya
Girls love lots of shoes going to school,brand new, and I mean spanking,ya
Yeah,we all need education because that's the damn ting,ya
All things fade, leaving it standing

[chorus]

Verse 2 Fulfil your needs & wants
You got the clearence, that's the reference
Perseverance for the utmost best should be your preference
Skills of trade & talents is your evidence
Help those who far off, teach those in your residence
Woh!,yeah yeah, girls get some sentiments
Look at it with a clear conscience

[chorus]

Verse 3 Oh wow
People try so many things just to make a living
Thanks & praise to the king, ever-living,thanks giving,ya
Need no distractions,stay focused because it now begins
Got to achieve your goals, and it so vivid
No crime!, no killing, no confusion
LIfe is so real, no time for disillusion
Just like mom would say, love is the solution
Keep making music, you'll become a musician

RISE TO OCCASION PEOPLE.......I'LL HOLLA

Rhyme n Reason 4

Much Luv n Blessings people....Thanks for checkin out my Rhyme n Reason blogs.....We are now at Rhyme n Reason 4....This week im running with one of hip hop's lyrical legends GOD's Son Nas...Escobar, Nasty Nas, N.A.S. Call him what u want but the man be bringing it.....He as alot of songs i could of choose but i went with "I Can." I forget what album its on but check it out..Nas "I Can"

I Know I Can, Be what I wanna Be.....Woooo....This is an expectional written song from my point of view....First of all, you dont hear too many songs with a positive message geared towards the kids. Now dont get it twisted because of the kids on the chorus and all the kids in the video doesnt mean this song dont apply to u too. This message is for all of us no matter race, age, or where u from. You can literally be what you wanna be if you work hard at it. See alot of people just have dreams but dont want to work to make the dream come thru. I gotta a sayin "Yes dreams do become reality, but without hard work its fantasy." You could be what u want to be but u got to work hard for it. But let me show u the power of powerful music. My son is 6 yrs old now. (True Story) When my son was 3 and he was in the car with me whether we im taking him to daycare or just riding to wherever I was always play this song. Call it brainwashing or what ever but after awhile he would start to sing along. I played it so much around him he knew the words at a young age. Now he carries that I know I can attitude. I guarantee you if u say i know i can he would reply be what i want to be. Now wouldnt we all love for all to kids to sing a song like this. But overall its a well written song. The hook and the music is very catchy. I like they way he dedicated the first verse 1 n 2 to the young girls n boys. The 3rd first he just took us thru the history books that was never written. I Love this song because of the message. So remember people U can be what u wanna be as long as u work hard at it........

Much Luv n Blessings.....I'll Holla!!!!!!!!!!

Rhyme n Reason 3

Whats da deal....Much Thanks for all those who checked out Rhyme n Reason 1 & 2.....This week i went with the Red Hot Chili Peppers. I must let it be known this is one of m favorite groups. They have alot of great songs i like but the song that really tocuh a nerve when i heard "Under The Bridge." Before i go any further take a listen. Red Hot Chili Peppers "Under The Bridge"

Nice Song dont u agree? First let me say the music is on point. The intro is captures u off top. The guitar is inducing and Anthony Keidis voice blends perfectly with instruments. That being said what do u think this song is about??? Dont kno okay okay i will give u my opinion. I have been told this song is about drugs and the way it makes u feel. I think in particular heroine. If u listen closely to the lyrics u will hear "take me to the place i love where i drew some blood." That should be enough proof right there. But i am gonna be honest when i first heard this song i didnt figure that out. So i have two different feelings n outlook on this song. I mean the first impression i got from this song is that it was written from lonely feeling we all get sometimes. Which it probally was. I automaticaly identified with the song. It actually struck a nerve. Cause I have actually felt at times all alone with no one to talk to or no one to give an helping hand. And trust me that is a lonely place and for the writer to tap into the realm musically, that is talent people. Its hard enough to dig deep within yourself and talk about that loneliness let alone write a song about it. But hey music is therapy especially when it shows you your not the only one feelin certain feelings. Now, when i heard it was about taking drugs ironically it still made sense to me. Some times when lonely n down some people turn to drugs. Now let me say i do not think its the right think to do but lets just be real for a sec. If u ever took any kinda drug you know that high you get for the first time you could end up chasing it for the rest of your life. But overall this song was written and put together brillantly. Once again it shows great artist write great songs from the most inspiring thing which is life.

Thats my opinion let me hear u....Holla at ya peoples!

Rhyme n Reason 2

Much luv n Blessings to all of u who checked out last weeks blog Rhyme n Reason 1 The Beatles "Let it Be." Like i said every Sunday i will be posting a new blog with a new song n we will all give our thoughts about that song. This week was a little hard to chose cause so many songs out there. But hey we will get to them all right....This week i went with "Give Me a Try" by a reggae artist name Sizzla. This is not the video for the song I dont think they ever made one...But this is the song "Give Me a Try" by Sizzla Konlaji...Blocka Blocka....

Now i remember when i heard this song for the first time. I was at the barbershop sitting in the barbers chair getting my haircut when Give it a try came on. I was like WHOA! who the hell is dat....I turn my head and the barber almost messed my haircut up..(No Lies). That was probally around the time the song first came out. See back then i was drawn to the song because of the beat and melody. The combination is quite appealing to the ears. Since then i probally heard that song a thousand times singing the lyrics and all. But to be honest it wasnt until a couple months ago that realize the high quality of music this is. It wasnt until i was in that situation till i realize this is not a love song this is a reality song. Let me ask a question have u ever been dumped? I mean let go by a person u truly feel u love. And let go because of your stupid decision making. Well if u did i know u would feel this song for sure. The writer had to been thru what we all go thru to write this song because it reflected the feelings one feels fa real.....I mean Check the lyrics


"Give me a try cause i know things will be great, free your mind dont deny true love never dies it only creates." My God....Thats how i felt like give me a try cause i've learnt my lesson and i know things would be great just give me try....Now thats the sign of a great song when u can captivate some one with the music n then capture them again when it makes sense to them.
So for having a hot beat, great melody n making music from reality this song is all good with me....

Now there are my thoughts let me hear yours....TALK TO ME